Prioritizing mentors in a peer-to-peer support program for young adult transplant recipients: a qualitative account of mentors’ experience to inform success and sustainability

Key Points

• The aim is to understand how to design mentorship programs that address both emotional and logistical aspects effectively.
• Qualitative analysis of mentor experiences in peer-to-peer support programs.
• Interviews conducted with mentors to gather insights on demands and benefits.
• Focus on emotional support and logistical challenges in mentoring young adult transplant recipients.
• Mentors report both satisfaction and challenges in their roles.
• Successful mentorship balances emotional support with logistical considerations.
• Insights suggest improvements in program design for better mentor-mentee interactions.

Abstract